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✗ Do Not Tender
No active for-hire authority. Cannot legally haul freight for hire.
Tera-Lite INC
DOT 496655 · San Jose, CA
Report generated: June 5, 2026 at 6:28 PM
✗Authorized for hire?
✗Active insurance?
✗Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

Tera-Lite INC (DOT 496655) is a California-based intrastate carrier headquartered in San Jose, CA. As of June 5, 2026 at 6:28 PM, operating authority is active but without for-hire authority. TruckGraph has detected 1 risk signal on this carrier, including: no active insurance filing on record. TruckGraph rates this carrier "Do Not Tender" based on FMCSA compliance data, inspection history, insurance status, and network connection analysis. Last synced: June 5, 2026 at 6:28 PM.

FMCSA Public Record
Tera-Lite INC
DOT Number496655
MC Number—
Street1616 POMONA AVENUE
City / StateSan Jose, CA 95110-3510
Phone4082888655
Operation typeIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age33 yr 9 mo
MCS-150 filed03/05/2025
Company officerDavid Palomino
Power units14
Total drivers14
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)—
Contract (for-hire)—
Broker—
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
●No active insurance filing on record
✓ OFAC Sanctions: Clear
Connection Chain
PALOMINOShared officer
Active
OOS rate 50.0% vs. national avg 22.26% — above average
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Power Units
14
Fleet
Drivers
14
Total
Inspections
2
On record
Crashes
0
On record
OOS Rate
50.0%
↑ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
33 yr 9 mo
Since 1992
Violation Categories — Last 24 Months
Hours of Service
2 insp (100%)
Unsafe Driving
2 insp (100%)
Driver Fitness
2 insp (100%)
Vehicle Maintenance
2 insp (100%)· 2 viol
Controlled Substances
2 insp (100%)
Inspection History
2 total · OOS rate 50.0%
DateStateLevelDriver OOSVehicle OOSResult
1/28/2026CAI01OOS
7/17/2025CAI00Pass
Crash History
0 total on record

No crash records on file.

Insurance Status
⚠ No active insurance filing on record
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Location
1616 POMONA AVENUE, San Jose, CA, 95110-3510 · Open in Maps →
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Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedSep 1992
FMCSA issued operating authority
Active USDOT — No for-hire authorityCurrent
USDOT record is active but no for-hire operating authority is currently granted

Source: FMCSA compliance records, inspection data, crash records, insurance filings, and TruckGraph analysis. View methodology

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tera-Lite INC authorized to operate?

Tera-Lite INC's USDOT number is active but it does not hold operating authority for for-hire interstate operations. It may operate as a private carrier. Verify status before tendering.

What is Tera-Lite INC's safety record?

Tera-Lite INC has 2 roadside inspections on record with an out-of-service rate of 50.0%. Crash history shows 0 incidents. Review the full safety profile above before making a freight decision.

How many trucks does Tera-Lite INC operate?

Tera-Lite INC operates 14 power units with approximately 14 drivers.

Is Tera-Lite INC insured?

Insurance filing details are not available in the current dataset. Verify directly with the carrier before tendering.

Has Tera-Lite INC had any risk indicators?

Tera-Lite INC has a risk score of 0/100 (Monitor) with 1 active risk signal. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for Tera-Lite INC?

Tera-Lite INC's DOT number is 496655. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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